"How will future climates be different from today's world-and what consequences will changes in

people on the planet live in urban areas. If we are to avert climate catastrophe, we will need our cities

will be following a model of sustainability by associating different human values with the multiple

seeking to promote sustainable development. Written from a multidisciplinary perspective, this volume will

transition will have to find a way to maximize policy synergies in a democratically legitimate manner

technologies and business concepts, grounded in the distinct needs of different places and consumers, will be

devastation in England and Mozambique; droughts occur in Australia and Darfur; and sea level rise will affect

globalization and development set out in this volume will be essential reading for academics and practitioners

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